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Don't you get it? Canadian economy will collapse from this. And then the Americans will take over

Canada can put all the tariffs it wants on America if Trump closes the Border it'll destroy Canada's economy

I look across the river every morning to look at Michigan. I feel sorry for the guy who voted for Trump that’s now out of a job but elections have consequences. Funny, it only took Trump 11 days to screw the North American economy. It’s like we are casinos. Who looses money running a casino?

lmao Yeah please stop selling oil to the US so Canada will collapses overnight instead of 4 mths with their already pathetic economy it will get much much worse especially when Canada has to start printing money and their unemployment goes to 12-=13%. US does not need Canada and never did.

Yo Canada, you can't survive without the USA. Best listen to daddy Trump before your economy topples

I am a Canadian in Alberta and the reality is that the Liberals have weakened the Canadian economy and our standing in the world. Their decision to cripple our oil and gas industry and our lack of ability export our products elsewhere in the world is an issue created by the policies of the Liberals. To impose a carbon tax and further weaker the average Canadian is terrible. There are some policies I don't like out of the U.S. but the reality is that it is never an idea to pick a fight with the toughest kid on the block knowing you will lose. Trump doesn't even want the tariffs he wants Canada to pull it's weight in defense spending and cooperation. Trudeau backstabbed Trump in the past and that won't be forgotten. We need a new government with a leader that understands more than being a drama teacher and snowboarder. Unfortunately, most of the significant issues Canada faces is the result of self inflicted wounds resulting from incompetent leadership. We didn't have anywhere close this level of issues with the Harper government. We are lucky to have the U.S. as a neighbor so let's do what is good for both nations but there is no way the woke Liberal's can do it.

Canada beg for money to USA ????? Canada traiff world number one economy USA ?? what a joke ?????????? Canada far left communists are jokers ????????????????????

trumps favor to rushists economy

Trump predicted that Uncle Joe ruined the economy and stock market should crash this year. He is on the way to crash the economy. Then he will lower the tax for businesses as he already planned it. There is no next turn for Trump anyway. He will make sure not to leave any rightly placed stone unturned.?

30% of Healthcare professionals are Filipinos, includes nurses, doctors, physical therapists and caregivers. They came here as legal workers. There are some overstaying but they are not criminals nor break the law of America, they only want to work. Pres. Trump should re-consider Filipinos, they are hard working people, they are professionals like IT’s, engineers, architects, etc. and help with the economy of America.

This needed to be done lets see who suffers more , canada with an economy smaller than texas or usa , canada richest city is poorer than usa poorest city let that sink in .

One guy screwing up the world economy another looser keeping a war( Putin) going ? trump has no respect for Trudeau ( neither have most Canadians). But yes lets where all if this is going . At this point it’s more a hype about what trump announces . We can only react to it when it happens . For sure is that canada put to many eggs in one basket . For us the transport is short across the border but Europe would definitely benefit from our resources. The challenge is that trump is only in for 4 years , after his departure prices will stay up ,as history has proven .

I don't think the average viewer knows why the US is doing this. They're trying to combat illegal immigration and fentanyl as well as Mexican compliance with the drug cartels.\n\nThe reason tariffs are being used is because America is in a very powerful position when it comes to trade. The american economy doesn't rely on trade like Canada (67%), Mexico (73%) and China (37%). American trade accounts for only 24% of its massive GDP. if you removed all trade from america, it would still have larger economical output than china, mexico and canada COMBINED. yes. Combined. \n\nFurthermore, Canadian trade with america account for almost 80% of all trade in canada. A 25% increase would be absolutely devastating to canada. In america its about 13% so a 25% increase would cost more but it wont have any significant impact.\n\nNo doubt this tarrif war will cause far more problems for canada mexico and china than america. By a LOT. \n\nI dont think america is being selfish either. China does nothing to protect america from sending precursor chemicals to america to manufacture fentanyl. Canada facilitates illegal immigration and fentanyl into america with no accountability. And mexico is illegal immigrants by the MILLIONS and is literally working with the drug cartels. If they sort out those issues the trade war ends. \n\nI think america has every right to go to war to protect its sovereignty and its people.

I just want the economy to get better and healthcare. #dontlosefocus

Retaliate? Their economy won't last because they export more than they import. They'll be back after a few months after their economy shrinks dramatically.

Illegal is illegal. Send them back ALL and let them come in the legal way. Americans are tired of being drained by these people who have not contributed to our economy. They are taking bread out of our family's mouths. That includes the criminals and non-criminals alike. They are all criminals if they came in illegally. America is waking up. That is one of the reasons we voted for President Trump. Send them back.

In 6 months the America economy will be booming and Canada will become a failed state. Check back in on my comment on August, 2nd, 2025.

Good, now we need to stop sending every country foriegn aid. We hired President Donald Trump to do these things. This will hurt Mexico and Canada far more than it will the United States. It is very hypocritical for other country's that already have tariffs on American made products to say that it is wrong for the United States to tariff their products. We do not care that it will crush your economies because we are done with propping up your economy at the expense of American workers and jobs. It is absolutely amazing that fair trading has practices are scaring your country's.

The Canadian economy will soon collapse hahaha, this is not the first time Trump is using Tariffs . Bias journalism

All countries must stop trading with us. Many other countries to trade with. US not only large economy

This will crush our already weak economy

We were planning a family trip to the USA next month. Instead we are going to Dominican Republic. That's 8000$ not going in the United States economy. Oh well.

With LNG Canada ready to supply the EU with LNG by the middle of this year, the Canadian economy will prosper.

Its time for canada to diversify its economy. This is great opportunity for Canadians to reduce dependence on US .

Canada is depedent on usa. Usa isnt on canada. So canadians stop ur bulshit talk now and come to terms. Your economy will collapse soon. Trump knows that. ???

If you want to stop illegal immigration require employers to have an ID on file for anyone they hire and confiscate any business that fails to do so. If you want to stop opiate overdoses, stop pharma companies from bribing doctors to prescribe then. If you want to stop your economy just keep on Trumping.

Almost 50% of Mexico's GDP comes from the trade with the US and only approx. 3% of US GDP is from trade with Mexico. So you can see what's gonna happen with Mexico's economy.

Get ready for the economy crash,

US economy too big to tae a hit

Trump will crash the American economy.

If Canada wants to go with China , Damn good for USA ; Most of the countries surrounding India , Economy collapsed plus some African nations ; They moved out of China now ; Make a proper deal with Trump ; All he wants no drugs / human trafficking into USA

Canada is going to have there economy crushed.

A lot of us Americans remember learning about the tariff wars in history class that ended up in deciding fair trade was the better route. I fear we’re about to learn the same lesson again…\n\nAs far as the drug trade goes apparently the GOV doesn’t spend enough time on the internet because the cartels are no longer just in Mexico they’re in the USA and in Canada. They have learned the Canadian border is a lot easier to cross and they can get into BC pretty easily due to relaxed immigration policies In Canada.. they probably don’t actually know where the drugs are coming from or where they’re being manufactured entirely. The cartels are probably a step ahead of them at the moment. \n\nI can’t believe the auto industry lobbyists were not instructed to go full send on the detriment of the opposite position taken from the NAFTA. The only thing I can see is auto sales are slumping and maybe they can blame this on the tariff policy for massive restructuring. \n\nI kind of understand wanting to negotiate with Mexico because they probably buy less American goods than Americans buy Mexican goods (drugs excluding) but I’m guessing Canada is a better customer of American goods than Americans are of Canadian goods. Why would you want to upset a good partner, customer, and ally!? It’s Beyond my comprehension…. If Trump was really smart he’d convince some factories to actually invest in Mexico with cooperation from the Mexican government investing in efficient transportation from the manufacturing sectors to the American border and the coasts for distribution. This would likely really help their economy and change the whole dynamic of all the things Trump has issues with. Fix it at the source not try to treat the symptoms.

Economy warefare is new way to war

Canada is on a suicidal path at this moment. Just watch its economy going down the drain. Mexico will follow. I am against unilateral tarrif with Canada and Mexico but these twon nations seems hardheaded to the wrong path.

We must boycott all American companies and American consumer products and chains starting immediately. We must make local products for our population, this will create jobs locally and boost our economy. Start making local products that are better than the US and market them as locally made and owned by our own population.

Canada has a lot of fresh water and natural resources (which is what he really wants), Our economy may tank because of this but we will be resilient and definitely not become the 51st state.

When will people realize this is the way to force American business back into making things in America again. \nDoes any American complaining about this actually understand the trade inequity the USA did to itself with NAFTA and with our other current trade agreements? If you live in USA it truly isn’t an equil trade scenario, and was intended to boost our neighbors economy back in the 90’s….. in 2025 it’s just too detrimental and one sided in a bad way to continue allowing the same things/services to be done cheaper outside the USA based upon current import/export terms.\nThe old but current trade agreements benefit ALL at the USA’s expense. It’s not a difficult thing to grasp, it’s just not equil or fair, because Canada and Mexico (and south) benefit more at the expense to the USA… Americans just want it to be fair for us too. \nThe ERA of everyone sucking on the tit of America is over, because the American public is more than over it..

Trump is going to ruin everybody's economy. Trump is trying to ruin the US.

Europe economy is finally going to be saved as long as the Europe does not follow the US tariff policies.

Higher inflation, loss of jobs, less produce and products, slower economy… good job President Bully, you did it all by yourself!

This Mad man destroying the American economy. This craziness will harm greatly ordinary people.

This American totally understands your need to protect your economy, Canada...and supports your decision. Hopefully one day, America will be forgiven for this madness--if it survives. ?

Turdeau is such an immature adolescent; he is woefully ignorant that a country with a positive trade balance can NEVER win a tariff war. Same with Mexico. But sure, if Turdeau and Scheinbaum want to tank their economies, go right ahead.

Russian economy coming soon to America.

Good luck with not trading as much with the worlds greatest economy, which you share borders with.

Hahaha Canada is going to fold…their economy cannot stand the tariffs more than 6 to 8 days. The US can in house or import everything from other countries. Canada doesn’t have the luxury…the US protects the moment of their goods. \n\nBtw Germany…the US protects the moment of your goods as well…don’t test the US.

All of these countries need us far more than than we need them. They will cave very rapidly. Trump can also tax remittances which would pull 60 billion from the Mexican economy.

You ALL don't get the idea from Trump.... He meant you have to sell your stuff cheaply enough and lose money to support the American economy.

As an American it feels a bit extreme, but all Canada has to do is attempt to fix their border, but your leaders would rather choose war. OK. 75% of Canadian exports go to the US while you only take 12% of ours exports. This will be a bloodbath. If Canada was a state in the USA, it would be the 4th largest economy. I have family that is from Canada, this makes me sad.